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Cincinnati, fitness, yoga, cycling, reviews and more!Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:31:34 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.7100359466Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationBecome a fan! http://www.facebook.com/udandiFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | #ilovefreddyscincihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/lcfR1gO9Gqc/
http://www.udandi.com/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-ilovefreddyscinci/#commentsSun, 29 Apr 2018 04:03:43 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=9041If there&#8217;s one thing I like to do with my parents, it is eat delicious burgers! They had never been to Freddy&#8217;s Frozen Custard &#038; Steakburgers so I when I had a chance to bring them as my guests I had to treat them! We enjoyed our evening compliments of Freddy&#8217;s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, but this is my true love of burgers in this post. You might drive by Freddy&#8217;s and think it&#8217;s a fast food place with a drive-thru, it is more like a good old American diner! The steakburgers are fantastic on buttered buns with cheese, mustard, onion and pickle. Or you can get the steakburgers California style, which is a full slice of onion, Freddy’s Sauce, lettuce and tomato served on a toasted bun. With picked up an order of fries and cheese curds to complement our steakburgers and I would be hard pressed to tell you which I like more so best to go to Freddy&#8217;s with a friend so you can enjoy both! We topped off our evening with a frozen custard sundae! The have frozen custard in vanilla or chocolate and probably every topping your sweet tooth craves! Next time you&#8217;re craving a [&#8230;]If there’s one thing I like to do with my parents, it is eat delicious burgers! They had never been to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers so I when I had a chance to bring them as my guests I had to treat them!

You might drive by Freddy’s and think it’s a fast food place with a drive-thru, it is more like a good old American diner!

Freddy’s original double steakburger with a side of fries

The steakburgers are fantastic on buttered buns with cheese, mustard, onion and pickle. Or you can get the steakburgers California style, which is a full slice of onion, Freddy’s Sauce, lettuce and tomato served on a toasted bun.

Freddy’s Double steakburger California style with a side of cheese curds

With picked up an order of fries and cheese curds to complement our steakburgers and I would be hard pressed to tell you which I like more so best to go to Freddy’s with a friend so you can enjoy both!

Freddy’s frozen custard

We topped off our evening with a frozen custard sundae! The have frozen custard in vanilla or chocolate and probably every topping your sweet tooth craves!

Next time you’re craving a delicious burger, give Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers a try! It might even be a night that they serve custard free when you make a purchase – double the yum!

]]>http://www.udandi.com/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-ilovefreddyscinci/feed/29041http://www.udandi.com/freddys-frozen-custard-steakburgers-ilovefreddyscinci/BEST: Bacon Egg Spinach Tomato Sandwich | recipehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/gX7_34yT6oU/
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:51:51 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=9013I used to be a faithful 5:45am spinning class participant. Working out before work energized me for the day, made me feel happy, and gave me time after work to do another type of activity. Now, if I want to spin, I have to do it after work. It has been an adjustment. It helps tremendously that I have a spinning bike at home and don&#8217;t have to keep to a limited class schedule, but it has resulted in eating dinner later than I&#8217;m used to and if I don&#8217;t meal prep on the weekends, I&#8217;m scrambling during the week. I wish I had more time and organization, but when I don&#8217;t weekend food prep, my go-to dinner is a BEST sandwich &#8211; bacon, egg, spinach and tomato. Some prefer the BELT &#8211; bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato. Either way you do it, it&#8217;s an easy egg white recipe. Just like everyone needs to personalize their workout activity, you need to personalize your meals to what works best for the nutrition you&#8217;re following. I&#8217;ve taken to using AllWhites® 100% liquid egg whites because it&#8217;s 5 grams of protein with less than 1% carbohydrate content, 0 fat, and only 25 calories. I [&#8230;]

I used to be a faithful 5:45am spinning class participant. Working out before work energized me for the day, made me feel happy, and gave me time after work to do another type of activity.
Now, if I want to spin, I have to do it after work.

It has been an adjustment. It helps tremendously that I have a spinning bike at home and don’t have to keep to a limited class schedule, but it has resulted in eating dinner later than I’m used to and if I don’t meal prep on the weekends, I’m scrambling during the week.

I wish I had more time and organization, but when I don’t weekend food prep, my go-to dinner is a BEST sandwich – bacon, egg, spinach and tomato. Some prefer the BELT – bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato. Either way you do it, it’s an easy egg white recipe.

Just like everyone needs to personalize their workout activity, you need to personalize your meals to what works best for the nutrition you’re following.

I’ve taken to using AllWhites® 100% liquid egg whites because it’s 5 grams of protein with less than 1% carbohydrate content, 0 fat, and only 25 calories.

I get the benefit of ending my day with warm food coupled with vegetables while refueling after a workout. I don’t always eat it as a sandwich sometimes it’s more of a scrambled egg on a bed of greens without dressing because the tomato is enough.

Over low-medium heat, pour AllWhites® into a frying pan and let cook until no longer liquid.
Fold like you would an omelet, fold again.
Remove from heat.
Dress one piece of toast with tomato and spinach.
Add cooked AllWhites®
Top with other slice of toast.
Pair with another vegetable or fruit to serve.

Coach Vince likes to monitor what I eat! He is a BIG fan of eggs so I tend to make an extra serving so he can get them as his training reward, which we work on every night and finish with a bedtime walk.

Even though my workout routine has changed from a few years ago, it still requires a good source of protein to keep me satisfied and moving!

What activity are you using protein to fuel? Leave a comment and you’ll be entered in to win 3 Allwhites product coupons.

]]>9013http://www.udandi.com/best-bacon-egg-spinach-tomato-sandwich-recipe/Friday Fish Fry | Cincinnatihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/ecTnPx8B76U/
http://www.udandi.com/friday-fish-fry-cincinnati/#commentsSat, 10 Feb 2018 13:00:51 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=7989With there only being so many Fridays and too many fish frys around Cincinnati, one needs to assemble a good schedule during Lent to make the most of what&#8217;s available! Here&#8217;s my pictorial tour around Cincinnati sampling a standard menu of fish sandwich, fries and slaw or mac. Luckily, keeping a passport the last couple of years has been great for jogging my memory of the places I&#8217;ve been and what I enjoyed about each stop. St. Vincent Ferrer (Kenwood) March 2017 $8 for the dinner and since they have one of the best menus, I included it. Side note: in 2016 one of their volunteers invited me to their fish fry, unfortunately the schedule never worked out. It&#8217;s my grade school friend&#8217;s parrish and her husband works the fryers, so I was happy I finally made it in 2017. FOE #2289 (Batavia) This is my parents&#8217; favorite fry and for $8 we get a big portion of fish, fries, slaw, mac and cheese, and a dessert. We if we have leftovers, my dad offers to finish them off on Saturday. St. Francis Seraph at Moerlein Taproom (OTR) I picked this one because I thought a fish fry at a [&#8230;]With there only being so many Fridays and too many fish frys around Cincinnati, one needs to assemble a good schedule during Lent to make the most of what’s available!

Luckily, keeping a passport the last couple of years has been great for jogging my memory of the places I’ve been and what I enjoyed about each stop.

#FFFCincy Codmistress Paige writing in her passport

St. Vincent Ferrer (Kenwood) 2017 @udandi

St. Vincent Ferrer (Kenwood) 2017 @udandi

St. Vincent Ferrer (Kenwood) March 2017 $8 for the dinner and since they have one of the best menus, I included it. Side note: in 2016 one of their volunteers invited me to their fish fry, unfortunately the schedule never worked out. It’s my grade school friend’s parrish and her husband works the fryers, so I was happy I finally made it in 2017.

FOE #2289 Fish Fry (Batavia) 2016 @udandi

FOE #2289 (Batavia) This is my parents’ favorite fry and for $8 we get a big portion of fish, fries, slaw, mac and cheese, and a dessert. We if we have leftovers, my dad offers to finish them off on Saturday.

St Francis Seraph at Moerlein Taproom (OTR) 2016 @udandi

St Francis Seraph at Moerlein Taproom (OTR) 2016 @udandi

St. Francis Seraph at Moerlein Taproom (OTR) I picked this one because I thought a fish fry at a taproom what could go wrong? Bland mac and cheese that didn’t have cheese, but since it seemed homemade maybe someone just messed it up that week. $5 for beer, $6 for a fish sandwich, fries and mac n cheese, $2 for almond joy dessert.

Guardian Angels (Mt. Washington) 2016 @udandi

Guardian Angels (Mt. Washington) 2016 @udandi

Guardian Angels (Mt. Washington) Their sign said fried pickles and I was sold! $9.50 for a fish sandwich, crinkle fries, and pickles is kinda of steep in the fish fry world. Also, they had one of the longest payment systems and the use of one cash register really slowed down the operation.

St Louis (Owensville) 2016 @udandi

St. Louis (Owensville) This was my second year at this fry and the price for a fish sandwich on a Blue Oven bun, fries, hush puppies, cookies and lemonade went up one dollar to $9.

St. Louis (Owensville OH) March 2015 I really enjoyed this meal and maybe it was because they offer a Blue Oven Bakery bun or because hush puppies were included, but it was a nice sampling of food with lemonade and dessert included for $8 in 2015.

Our Lord Christ the King (Mt. Lookout) March 2015 $10 for cod on a bun and all the sides – fruit, chowder, fries, cole slaw (ew), mac and cheese (meh). Despite the large menu, this meal was a general disappointment because of the unnecessarily long line. I never figured out what the hold up was and can only assume these volunteer organizers have never been to another well-oiled fish fry.

Nativity (Pleasant Ridge) In 2014 $3 Madtree beers was highlight to compliment a fish sandwich on a bun and mac and cheese. This is a well-run fish fry where the people in the parking lot are frying the fish, which is passed through a window to the kitchen and served.

I always say a big draw of the fish fry is the people you met, like this fella who told us he once played Santa and a girl died on his lap. Now seriously, if you have a fish fry story that tops that, I need to hear it.

Immaculate Heart of Mary (Burlington KY) March 2013 Cod on rye, fries and homemade mac and cheese and great tartar sauce. They’re known for the grilled cheese cod sandwich, but I didn’t try it. I lived on the wild side and got a Mt. Dew.

Old St Mary (OTR) March 2013 The Friday of Bockfest, Old St. Mary hosts a fish fry from a tent on the parade route. There was limited seating indoors and no beer served. We attended Latin Mass afterward.

Knights of Columbus (Ludlow KY) February 2013 There was a sizable line and limited seating, as in our group had to divide and conquer. But we met a nice guy with a pitcher of Bud Light who shared with everyone! My fish was huge and served on white or rye with fries and slaw. Plenty of $1 desserts.

Immaculate Heart of Mary (Anderson Township Ohio) March 2012 $8 fish dinner with fries, mac and cheese, cole slaw. $3 beer. It was this fish fry that I learned about the churches having to file for liquor license to serve beer so each fish fry, night of their festival, bingo, men’s night, etc requires a liquor license, but each church can only get so many per year. Or something generally speaking.

I wrote a whole post on Mary Queen of Heaven when we kicked off #fffcincy Fish Fry Friday Cincinnati.

#fffCincy 2012

]]>http://www.udandi.com/friday-fish-fry-cincinnati/feed/27989http://www.udandi.com/friday-fish-fry-cincinnati/Get Started: Sewing Knit Apparelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/eTgV6N4n8ng/
Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:30:58 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=8929For 10 years I’ve had a sewing machine, but never made apparel for myself. I never liked the idea of apparel from woven fabrics and in ready to wear I tend to gravitate toward stretchy knits. I didn’t know I could get this fabric from places online since local fabric shops are geared toward quilters. After seeing an Instagram friend share some of her knit apparel sewing, I set a goal for myself to sew a piece of clothing for myself by June 2017. With the ultimate goal of being able to customize a pattern to make clothing that fits me better than store-bought clothing. This post is aimed at helping those who are like me: have a sewing machine, want to try sewing knit apparel, and need a little help getting started. Getting Started I’m going to assume you understand your machine, know you need to use stretch needles and a stretch stitch like zig-zag when sewing knits. If this is too much, you might start with a book about sewing knits. I’m also going to assume you have a cutting mat and rotary cutter or fabric scissors, which are different from paper scissors. If you’re using a large [&#8230;]For 10 years I’ve had a sewing machine, but never made apparel for myself. I never liked the idea of apparel from woven fabrics and in ready to wear I tend to gravitate toward stretchy knits. I didn’t know I could get this fabric from places online since local fabric shops are geared toward quilters.

After seeing an Instagram friend share some of her knit apparel sewing, I set a goal for myself to sew a piece of clothing for myself by June 2017. With the ultimate goal of being able to customize a pattern to make clothing that fits me better than store-bought clothing.

This post is aimed at helping those who are like me: have a sewing machine, want to try sewing knit apparel, and need a little help getting started.

Slim Fit Raglan Paterns for Pirates | Boss Lady Fabrics

Getting Started

I’m going to assume you understand your machine, know you need to use stretch needles and a stretch stitch like zig-zag when sewing knits. If this is too much, you might start with a book about sewing knits.
I’m also going to assume you have a cutting mat and rotary cutter or fabric scissors, which are different from paper scissors.

If you’re using a large cutting mat, you’ll find you can place the paper patter on top of your fabric, weigh it down with soup cans, and use the rotary cutter to cut fabric.

Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates as shorts | So Sew English

Finding Patterns and Fabric
Outside of Joann’s and the big four pattern makers are independent pattern designers and fabric retailer with websites and Facebook groups with a wealth of user generated information.

After joining Facebook groups to collect free* patterns and making lists of patterns I’d like to buy, I then joined Facebook groups for fabric and started buying knit fabric bundles and mystery packs. I also picked up some cheap fabric from Walmart to practice.

I had patterns in PDF and I had fabric, now it was time to make something.

Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates | knitpop

Patterns
PDF patterns can be 30-some pages of printing and then taping together (helps to hang them on a big window to line everything up). Or you can send the A0 copyshop files to a place like PDF Plotting to have them printed on 36×48 size paper.Quick Run Down
-Upload the file
-indicate the number pages (open the file to see)
-say center to page
-print at 100% (because if they don’t print at the correct size then your pattern size is wrong)
If you did anything wrong PDF Plotting will reach out (I think they’ve had a rash of first timers who get it wrong).

Results*free patterns are available usually with code from the pattern designer’s Facebook group. Codes cannot be shared outside of the group, which is why you will not see them posted on websites mentioning they used said pattern. If you click through the links below and see a fee, go to Facebook, join the associated group, and look for the pinned post.

I know, between free patterns and fabric sold through FB groups, a whole new underground world on Facebook has been opened up to me and maybe you too.

Deer and Doe – Plantain Tee*
This was the first tee I tried and I did the neckband wrong, so I wear a tank under the loose tee. I like the body of this tee because despite the photo, the profile doesn’t flare out as much as other patterns.

Plantain Tee Deer & Doe | So Sew English

This tee taught me to do the neckbands 80-90% of the length of the neck opening depending on the fabric instead of using the pattern piece given with each tee.

Halla – Agnes*
This pattern is fitted at the bust and can be a shirt, tunic, or dress. I made it as a swing dress with short sleeves (scraps from the cardigan) and lowered the neckline.

Agnes Halla | Boss Lady Fabrics

Love Notions – Laundry Day Tee*
One nice thing about being able to sew my own clothes is that I can make a basic tee that is neither too short nor form fitting. This pattern has options for long sleeve, elbow sleeve, shirt, tunic, or dress length plus whatever info for hacks you find on the website.

Laundry Day Tee Love Notions & Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates

New Horizons – Key West Tank*
I made my mom and I matching 4th of July tanks from this pattern. The blog has a hack for how to make an empire, gathered waist tank, which could also be a dress, but I haven’t tried it and like many patterns is on my list.

Key West Tank Greenstyle | So Sew English Sincerely Rylee

Itch to Stitch – Lago Tank*
I liked the look of this pattern on the model, but didn’t pay attention that it is somewhere between a full and racer back, so it has too much bra strap exposure for every day wear. Plus, the arm hole has some odd gaping that I fixed by wearing it inside-out and taking it in. Then, I had to mark it on the paper pattern.

Lago Tank Itch to Stitch | So Sew English

Pattern for Pirates – Mama Bear Joggers
Despite the name and not being a mama, I love this pattern! It’s just what I needed — a casual pants pattern with pockets. The first time I made them as shorts I followed the line on the pattern for shorts without measuring the inseam – it might be 3” unhemmed so now they’re pajamas. Since then, I’ve made them as 9” inseam for shorts, cuffed capris, and pants. All with POCKETS, which is perfect for dog walking or any kind of activity that requires carrying keys and phone.

Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates | knitpop

From Knitpop, I bought a bundle to participate in a joggers sew-along. Turns out I had the wrong joggers pattern so I couldn’t enter my finished shorts into the drawing, but I got 2 yards of the softest premium yoga fabric in blue and red, which became shorts and capris.

In search of similar fabric, I bought athletic brushed poly fabric from Zenith and Quasar in violet and black, which have become shorts, capris and pants.

Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates | Zenith & Quasar

Pattern for Pirates – Grandpa Cardigan
This was actually the first item I sewed with cheap fabric from Walmart, thinking if I really messed up no big deal. It’s probably too big because I chose the tunic length and I based it on my hip measurement, but it was before I knew about grading between sizes. Next time, I’ll grade out bust to waist to hip and then grade the sleeve down from shoulder to wrist for a better overall fit.

Grandpa Cardigan Patterns for Pirates | Fabric: Walmart

Grandpa Cardigan Patterns for Pirates | Boss Lady Fabrics

Pattern for Pirates – Slim Fit Raglan
With so many free t-shirt patterns, I figured a raglan was a worthy investment. My first time sewing this I tried a soft hacci sweater knit and then a double brushed poly. My sweater was meant to be a tunic, but when I added the extra deep band it looks like a dress. I’ll sew up some black leggings to wear with it. See? That’s what I like about this whole adventure, I need leggings and I’ll be able to make them from either the free Pegs (Patterns for Pirates) or Ninja (5 out of 4) patterns.

Relaxed Raglan Paterns for Pirates | Honey and Vinegar

5 out of 4 – Ninja Leggings*
A couple places offer free leggings, but I decided to try this pattern first based on feedback from others and this one having a crotch gusset and I thought that might give more movement in that area.

Ninja Leggings 5 out of 4 | So Sew English

Fabric
I’m going to list shop that I follow or have ordered from for those looking for resources.So Sew English – their Facebook group will give a warning when posting bundles, which ship within a day or two of ordering versus shop inventory which can take 7-10 business days to process from California so you can see the appeal of snapping up a bundle. They also post stuff that’s not available in the shop so it’s a feeding frenzy it you want something popular.Knitpop – variety of fabric offered, but the website doesn’t say much in terms of weight or use so you might be a little lost at firstZenith and Quasar – athletic fabric needsSincerely Rylee – I’ve ordered $4.99 yards solids and a mystery sweater knit boxLA Finch Fabrics – the fabric I have from them is because I won it, butVinegar & Honey – Flat Rate Friday Mystery PFRE, which ship the Friday after you orderPhee Fabrics

Mama Bear Joggers Patterns for Pirates | Zenith & Quasar

]]>8929http://www.udandi.com/get-started-sewing-knit-apparel/Cincinnati Fall Fun for Dogshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/JkSPr6R44oU/
Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:40:02 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=8935The following are Cincinnati fall fun events for dogs that I found, but if you know of one not listed, please leave me a comment with all the details. Also, you&#8217;ll want to visit each event for more information, including which ones have costume themes, contests, and fees so you can plan and prepare. Lastly, follow Vince on Facebook for event reminders. DogFest Walk ‘n Roll Sunday October 8, 2017 1pm Voice of America Park West Chester Supporting Canine Companions for Independence Highlight: walk on a paved 1.5 mile path Howl’Oween Pooch Parade Saturday October 14, 2017 10:30am to 1:30pm Downtown Lebanon Highlight: free admission but small fee to enter the contests The Spooky Pooch Saturday October 14, 2017 11am to 4pm Glendale Benefits local dog rescues Highlight: lure course for a small fee Paw Joggers Rescue Run 2017 Sunday October 15, 2017 8:30am to 12pm Sharon Woods Benefits a variety of charities Highlight: 2k and 5k options Pugfair presents Pug Bug Crawl Saturday October 21, 2017 11am to 3pm Red Dog Pet Resorts &#38; Spa Highlight: lots of activities for kids Bark and Brew at the Barn 2017 Saturday October 21, 2017 12pm to 5pm Organized by Franciscan Ministries [&#8230;]

Photo Credit: VinceCincy.com

The following are Cincinnati fall fun events for dogs that I found, but if you know of one not listed, please leave me a comment with all the details. Also, you’ll want to visit each event for more information, including which ones have costume themes, contests, and fees so you can plan and prepare. Lastly, follow Vince on Facebook for event reminders.

Hillside Halloween
Saturday October 21, 2017
2pm to 10pmHillside Small Animal Hospital – Batavia
Highlight: drop in to get your pet’s costumed photo taken and they will upload it to Facebook for voting of best dressed

Howlaween Parade
Sunday October 29, 2017
Event check-in 11:30am to 12:30pm with parade from 1pm to 2pm
Beech Acres Park Anderson
*Registration until October 25 or until event sells out

If you’re really into pet costume contests, I’m sure your local pet store will do something so ask next time you visit (they may just humor you and say bring in your pup dressed up).

]]>8935http://www.udandi.com/cincinnati-fall-fun-for-dogs/The Longest Yard Sale / 127 Salehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/2f6onprBnWU/
http://www.udandi.com/the-longest-yard-sale-127-sale/#commentsFri, 04 Aug 2017 14:00:01 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=2666Living in Cincinnati I&#8217;m close enough to run down into Kentucky for the World&#8217;s Longest Yard Sale or 127 Sale, which runs on route 127 now through five states from Michigan to Alabama an is held the first week in August. Much of the information on the website relates to Tennessee, which is where the sale started years ago as a way to boost tourism in rural areas. Unrelated, my friend and I started our day at 10am at City Flea in downtown Cincinnati and quickly cruised through this quickly because it is small and the few vintage items that interested us were overpriced (stuff marked $5 at City Flea, we knew we&#8217;d see later for $1). While there is a lot of junk and clothing and not much in the way of furniture by Saturday (it&#8217;s starts on a Thursday), you can still find plenty of treats and treasures! I spent $8.50 for the typewriter, Santa, blue Ball jar with lid and, Corelle plates for my mom. My friend spent $8.50 for the three jars of buttons (the bonus treasure is the prescription bottle from 1971 along with the guy&#8217;s name and address), a fondue set, three bowls, and [&#8230;]Living in Cincinnati I’m close enough to run down into Kentucky for the World’s Longest Yard Sale or 127 Sale, which runs on route 127 now through five states from Michigan to Alabama an is held the first week in August. Much of the information on the website relates to Tennessee, which is where the sale started years ago as a way to boost tourism in rural areas.

Pyrex | Butterprint

Unrelated, my friend and I started our day at 10am at City Flea in downtown Cincinnati and quickly cruised through this quickly because it is small and the few vintage items that interested us were overpriced (stuff marked $5 at City Flea, we knew we’d see later for $1).

While there is a lot of junk and clothing and not much in the way of furniture by Saturday (it’s starts on a Thursday), you can still find plenty of treats and treasures!

I spent $8.50 for the typewriter, Santa, blue Ball jar with lid and, Corelle plates for my mom. My friend spent $8.50 for the three jars of buttons (the bonus treasure is the prescription bottle from 1971 along with the guy’s name and address), a fondue set, three bowls, and a Pyrex bowl.

No matter where you go, these are my yard sale tips:

Carry small bills and change

Streamline your purse so that you only have the essentials

Pack a cooler with plenty of water and snacks – the schools and churches might sell food and drink, but it is nice to have your own stuff

Bring your own bags to carry your items around the sale

If you buy breakables bring packing paper and a box so you can transfer items from bag to box in your car

Dress for the weather and the hike – it’s August and you’ll be pulling off onto dirt or gravel roads

Carry a tape measure and know the measurement of key areas or pieces you are searching – no point spending money on a mirror or chair that won’t fit in your house

Do your homework before you head out by making a list of items you want, checking price guides, and know a collectibles from a reproduction

Don’t be afraid to offer a lower price for an item – I’ve never been turned down but if someone said no, I’m prepared to walk away. I like collecting stuff, but it is stuff and I’m not attached to it (but my personality is different than many).

The rest of my photos are on Flickr so you can get an idea that you are truly parking on the side of the road and walking into people’s yards!

]]>http://www.udandi.com/the-longest-yard-sale-127-sale/feed/42666http://www.udandi.com/the-longest-yard-sale-127-sale/Cincinnati Burger Week #CincyBurgerWeekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/6XhL4P503k8/
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:28:52 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=8214In 2015, Cincinnati CityBeat magazine organized #CincyBurgerWeek in which participating restaurants offered a $5 burger for one week only! If you visited 3 spots and got your passport stamped, you were entered into a drawing for a terrific prize from Ohio Beef Council and Eckerlin Meats who sponsored the event. It must have been a great success because they did it again in 2016 with over 50 restaurants and Ohio Beef Council, Eckerlin Meats and Braxton Brewing sponsoring. Here&#8217;s a photographic tour of the burgers I enjoyed both years, posted in an order that ranks them based on my personal preference for a delicious, no frills cheeseburger first. The Deluxe was served with hand-cut fries and if you want to try this combo, it is normally $6.75 &#8211; a steal! Both Oakley and Anderson P&#038;G served their burgers with steak fries and they offer burger specials on Wednesdays. Served with fries and you can enjoy this burger daily during 4-7 happy hour.In 2015, Cincinnati CityBeat magazine organized #CincyBurgerWeek in which participating restaurants offered a $5 burger for one week only!

If you visited 3 spots and got your passport stamped, you were entered into a drawing for a terrific prize from Ohio Beef Council and Eckerlin Meats who sponsored the event.

Here’s a photographic tour of the burgers I enjoyed both years, posted in an order that ranks them based on my personal preference for a delicious, no frills cheeseburger first.

The Deluxe | Bard’s Burgers & Chili | 2016

The Deluxe was served with hand-cut fries and if you want to try this combo, it is normally $6.75 – a steal!

Charlie O Burger | Salem Gardens | 2016

The Memphis Burger | Oakley Pub & Grill | 2015

Black & Bleu | Anderson Pub & Grill | 2015

Both Oakley and Anderson P&G served their burgers with steak fries and they offer burger specials on Wednesdays.

Pittsburger | Martino’s on Vine | 2015

The Cincinnatian | Cricket Lounge |2016

Served with fries and you can enjoy this burger daily during 4-7 happy hour.

Pete’s Braxton Beer Cheeseburger | 2016

Black & Bleu | Keystone | 2016

]]>8214http://www.udandi.com/cincinnati-burger-week-cincyburgerweek/Printable Subway Poster on the Cheaphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/Ss1t77WVgEo/
Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:00:42 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=7845I like the idea of framing seasonal subway posters in my living room and here&#8217;s how I do it on the cheap: 1. Buy an 11&#215;20 frame with mat for an 8&#215;10 photo (use your app or coupons to get it 40-50% off). 2. Upload the prints I like from Eighteen25 to my Shutterfly account. 3. When Shutterfly offers two 8&#215;10 prints for FREE, select the prints and pay shipping. I&#8217;ve paid about $3 in tax and shipping per two prints. 3a. I have the Shutterfly app on my mobile devices with notifications activated. 3b. See image below (click to enlarge) to understand what settings to select so that Shutterfly does not auto-crop the prints FREE POSTER DOWNLOADS For every day display, I wanted a print that celebrated Cincinnati. This Cincinnati poster is being offered a free download for personal use, not resale. My mom requested a fish fry poster since she hangs her frame in kitchen. The fish fry poster is also available as a free download, for personal use, not for resale. I didn&#8217;t see a St. Patrick&#8217;s Day poster I liked so I made my own. Free download, for personal use, not for resale.

I like the idea of framing seasonal subway posters in my living room and here’s how I do it on the cheap:

1. Buy an 11×20 frame with mat for an 8×10 photo (use your app or coupons to get it 40-50% off).

]]>7845http://www.udandi.com/subway-art-on-the-cheap/Create an Affordable Studio Cycling Experience at Homehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/udandicraft/~3/D_1rSkskYy8/
http://www.udandi.com/create-an-affordable-studio-spinning-experience-at-home/#commentsThu, 19 Jan 2017 03:34:09 +0000http://www.udandi.com/?p=8402Like many who love spinning (indoor cycling) I&#8217;ve seen the ads for Peloton bikes in my Facebook feed and have been intrigued. However, the price quickly sent me looking to create an affordable studio cycling experience at home that is similar to Peloton. In reading Amazon reviews, I found the Sunny Health and Fitness indoor bike and suggested accessories for modification to create my own spinning bike at home for under $400. Running the Numbers I figured the first year of using a Peloton bike and classes would be an investment of $2700: $1995 for the Peloton bike (but they offer 0% financing for six months $468 a year for classes (subscription is $39/month) $250 for shipping and installation Plus tax I already owned cycling shoes and a heart rate monitor so I could shave a little off the suggested accessory bundle. I can use the Ride Peloton app for $13 per month with a non-Peloton bike. Choosing a Bike Amazon has plenty of models to review and I chose the bike model with a chain drive because it also offers adjustable fore/aft handles bars. For a little bit more money, Sunny also makes a bike with a belt drive [&#8230;]Like many who love spinning (indoor cycling) I’ve seen the ads for Peloton bikes in my Facebook feed and have been intrigued. However, the price quickly sent me looking to create an affordable studio cycling experience at home that is similar to Peloton.

I figured the first year of using a Peloton bike and classes would be an investment of $2700:
$1995 for the Peloton bike (but they offer 0% financing for six months
$468 a year for classes (subscription is $39/month)
$250 for shipping and installation
Plus tax

I already owned cycling shoes and a heart rate monitor so I could shave a little off the suggested accessory bundle. I can use the Ride Peloton app for $13 per month with a non-Peloton bike.

It all comes down to price for the features, but being able to adjust the seat and handlebars fore/aft as well as up/down is important to me and I couldn’t find that on the belt-driven bikes at the time I was buying.

I’ve used both chain and belt-driven bikes over the years and while I can tell a difference, I don’t have a preference. I know some gyms have chain-driven bikes because they can withstand high use before the chain loosens.

I don’t know how many rides I’ll get from either model before needing maintenance. If the chain-driven bike needs lubrication, it should be similar to tending to an outdoor bike while I might need a mechanic to help adjust or replace a loosened belt. I’m not sure wen it will happen and hope there are others who face it before I do!

Bike Set Up

I had read reviews of the Peloton bike that it could take 4-5 weeks or longer for delivery. Thanks to Amazon Prime, my bike model was delivered within two days of ordering and I was able to assemble it on my own, in about an hour. It was delivered to my front porch so all I had to do was get it in the door.

The box suggests two people be available to open it. I was solo and found from an upright position, turn the box to one side to open the bottom, return it upright to open the top, and lift the cardboard way. I found the instructions very easy to follow and I did not experience any snags with assembly.

Keeping in mind that Amazon prices fluctuate daily, I spent about $365 total.

Since I owned shoes or heart rate monitor and didn’t know I would be creating this setup, I might have waited on my Polar A300 Heart Rate monitor and gotten the Wahoo TickR, which measures cadence and heart rate. But on the other hand, the Polar A300 is an activity tracker so it works for every day use including days when I’m dog walking.

You may find that you don’t need a cadence sensor, but I find it helpful for those rides that refer to cadence and since I previously took classes centered on cadence I like knowing it as I ride.

Cycling Apps

I’ve tried Peloton Ride, BitGym, CycleCast, and MotionTraxx on my iPad and like the Peloton classes the best, especially Alex’s hip hop rides. The $13 monthly subscription has been worth it to me because I have access to a variety of class styles and lengths to choose from as well as yoga and stretching from their Beyond the Ride series. They offer a 2-week trial so you can check the app for yourself.

Because I’m not using the Peloton bike, I cannot match my setup exactly to what the instructor says but that hasn’t stopped me from getting into my fitness and fat burning zones and getting a great workout. It only took a few rides to get an idea for how my bike responds to resistance, get where I need to be based on what my legs feel, and what the instructor is saying.

I also cannot interact with the instructor or others using a Peloton bike (not that any of my friends are using one) nor get a shoutout from the instructor, but I’m okay with that. Being able to take a spinning class at home, at any hour is worth it to me.

Bottom Line

Over seven years, I’ve spent about $1500 with Urban Active and LA Fitness, but have dropped my gym membership in favor of a $13 per month subscription for the Ride Peloton app. I realize cancelling I’ll never get a gym membership so inexpensive again, but I think I’ve exhausted all this club can offer me.

My figure of spending under $400 is based on owning an iPad, cycling shoes, heart rate monitor, and having wifi at home. If you’re going from nothing to creating an at-home spinning set up you’ll be spending a bit more, but certainly not upwards of $2700.

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